Software Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop talent, drive execution and velocity, own operational excellence, guide architecture and strategy, manage technical health, and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage an organization of 5 to 15 individual contributors
• Conduct interviews, manage performance reviews, handle compensation planning, and mentor engineers
• Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear, actionable engineering execution plans and sprints
• Champion agile execution to optimize team velocity and delivery predictability
• Take ultimate accountability for team deliverables, system SLAs, and operational health
• Define architecture for specific products and collaborate on cross-product team and broader product line architecture
• Ensure long-term viability of codebase by managing technical debt, leading critical PR reviews, and setting high engineering standards
• Autonomously resolve cross-team dependencies and resource or priority conflicts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Proven experience driving agile software development processes and managing the full software development lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in system architecture, technical design, and balancing feature delivery with technical debt management
• Proven experience in modern cloud architectures, distributed systems, and microservices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• 2+ years of direct people management experience leading teams of software engineers
• Previous experience at an entry-level software engineering manager position
• A strong track record of recruiting, hiring, and building high-performing, inclusive engineering teams
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical concepts to non-technical business stakeholders
• Experience successfully managing cross-functional dependencies and collaborating with Product Management and Design to define product strategy